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Sex Toy Health Risks 2023

The health risks associated with the use of sex toys, including the release of microplastics and phthalates, and the importance of proper lubrication and protection to reduce harm.

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Jan 30, 2026
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Is there a difference between a BJ and oral

is a common slang term for fellatio, which is one specific type of oral sex involving oral stimulation of a penis, while "oral sex" is the umbrella term for any sexual stimulation of genitals or anus ...

Jan 28, 2026
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What are recommended cleaning protocols for motorized or porous sex toys to reduce infection risk?

Recommended hinge on two facts: first, what a toy is made of (), and second, whether it contains motors or batteries — those features determine what cleaners, immersion, or heat treatments are safe . ...

Jan 17, 2026
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How effective are UV sanitizers vs boiling for disinfecting sex toys?

Boiling and bleach-based methods are widely recommended as low-cost, highly effective ways to disinfect non‑electronic, non‑porous sex toys, with several guides saying boiling often equals or exceeds ...

Jan 26, 2026

Is a 3” diameter butt plug considered large

A diameter butt plug falls well above the commonly cited ranges for “small,” “medium,” and even many “large” plugs and would be widely perceived as very large by and guides . Guidance published for be...

Jan 29, 2026

How do partners negotiate boundaries and consent around swallowing in long-term relationships?

whether one partner swallows is fundamentally a boundary and consent conversation like any other sexual preference: it requires self-knowledge, explicit communication, mutual respect, and revisiting a...

Jan 19, 2026

Can I fuck my vigina with a two liter bottles

A two‑liter bottle is not a safe object to insert into the vagina; attempting to do so risks tears, infection, suction entrapment and other serious complications, and medical guidance and emergency ca...

Jan 13, 2026

What are the best cleaning and sterilization methods for silicone and stainless‑steel prostate toys?

Medical‑grade silicone and stainless steel prostate toys are non‑porous and therefore the easiest to clean and fully sanitize; routine cleaning with warm water and mild (unscented) soap is sufficient ...

Jan 6, 2026

Medical studies on long-term anal health from sex toys?

Medical literature on long-term anal health specifically tied to sex toy use is limited but converging: laboratory analyses show many sex toys shed microplastics and contain phthalates that can transf...